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Deep Energy Retrofits in Nova Scotia

This paper is a collaborative effort between EfficiencyOne and the Halifax Regional Municipality. It conducts a detailed analysis of Nova Scotian housing, commercial, and institutional building stocks to assess the potential and challenges for an integrated, whole building approach to deep energy efficiency retrofits.

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Education and Visual Aids

Tiered Energy Codes Best Practices for Code Compliance

Canada is moving toward tiered building energy codes, with the highest level targeting Net-Zero Energy Ready (NZER) buildings by 2030, as part of its climate commitments. This shift poses challenges for local authorities responsible for code enforcement, requiring new expertise. This paper explores energy code evolution, compliance challenges, and provides recommendations for nationwide implementation.

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Webinars

Better Building Speaker Series

Research shows that we could be constructing buildings that are more resilient, healthier and better for the environment. There are many ways we could make buildings better here in Nova Scotia and that is what this series of online presentations is all about. Architects, engineers, custom builders, contractors, developers and educators are encouraged to check out recordings and slides from past presentations in the Better Building Speaker Series.

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Education and Visual Aids

The Cool Way to Heat Homes

The heating and cooling equipment that Canadians rely on has big consequences for their finances and their environment. To meet the growing need for cooling, many people are buying central air conditioners and pairing then with their existing heating source. But in doing so, they inadvertently miss an opportunity to get high-efficiency, low emissions heating and cooling from a single piece of equipment: a heat pump.

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Workforce Readiness Roadmaps – Accelerating the Workforce Transition in Net-Zero Buildings

The Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) is leading the Workforce Readiness Roadmaps project to assess and strengthen Nova Scotia’s workforce capabilities for net-zero buildings and deep retrofits. This initiative aims to identify skill gaps, align training programs with industry needs, and support the transition to a low-carbon built environment.

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Training

Climate Literacy Training Project

The Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) is enhancing Nova Scotia’s capacity for net-zero buildings by equipping industry professionals with essential skills through the Climate Literacy Training Project. This initiative provides architects, engineers, tradespeople, and building managers with the knowledge needed to implement sustainable construction practices, reduce emissions, and adapt to evolving regulations.

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